Patient Access Representative

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Patient Access Representative for the College Point Medical Pavilion. You will greet patients, verify demographics and insurance details, and ensure accurate data capture for smooth registration and billing processes.

Responsibilities include scheduling, collecting copays, and coordinating with clinical staff. A high school diploma is required, and healthcare experience is preferred for success in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Verify patient information and collect necessary paperwork.
• Enter/verify demographics and insurance data in the system.
• Maintain patient records and ensure accurate documentation.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Registration accuracy

Phone etiquette

EMR data entry

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare experience (preferred)

Strumenti

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title Patient Access Representative College Point Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest: Patient Access Representative is responsible for greeting patients and visitors in the numerous outpatient registration areas. The Patient Access Representative is typically the first point of contact for our patients and visitors and customer service skills are monitored for excellence. They are held accountable for obtaining correct patient demographic and insurance information to ensure proper reimbursement is made to the hospital. Financial communication with patients will be handled in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Greets customers in prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Verifies patient information and assures that patient completes and signs appropriate paperwork.
• Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver license and enters/updates patient demographic and insurance information in computer system both accurately and in timely manner.
• Compiles and maintains all forms and/or documents in the patient's medical record.
• Maintains appointment scheduling system to include scheduling, coordinating, and adjusting patient appointments appropriate to patient's request, provider schedule, and computerized system capability.
• Consistently follows "No-Show" procedure.
• Completes appointment reminder calls.
• Answers telephone promptly, screens calls, takes complete message including all necessary triage information or route/transfers call to appropriate staff member.
• Efficiently distributes information to nursing and medical support staff, accurately, and in a courteous and timely manner.
• Consistently collects patient co-pay and outstanding account balances.
• Prepares office batches and balances patient payments received at the completion of each workday.
• Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff.
• Communicates with insurance company for necessary information regarding referral information and/or assists patient with scheduling specialist appointment and/or testing.
• Checks out patients providing visit specific information and schedules future appointments.
• Maintains clean, orderly front desk and waiting area.
• PARs with PAR/Clinical access to the electronic medical record will timely and accurately enter patient clinical information in the EMR as related to assigned tasks associated with PAR/Clinical access.
• Participates fully as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or GED. Previous Related Experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous Healthcare Experience.

Employment Type

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID

Job Requisition ID: R-59251

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.